Follow along with the video below to see how to install our site as a web app on your home screen.
Note: This feature may not be available in some browsers.
Welcome to this forum . We are a worldwide group with a common interest in Birmingham and its history.
While here, please follow a few simple rules. We ask that you respect other members, thank those who have helped you and please keep your contributions on-topic with the thread.
We do hope you enjoy your visit.
BHF Admin Team
My 2g grandfather was William Harris, who on the 1851 census was living in Bedford, Leigh, Lancashire, and working as a miner. His birthplace was given as Birmingham, as it also was on the 1861 census. I have been unable to find him in 1841. William died in Salford Union Workhouse in 1864...